Catch-up

I've been told off - by one of my two readers - Douglas 'The Anorak' - that 'La Blog' is not up to date ! Slapped wrists and here we go .
There has been umpteen entry's for Bruce and in the end DP has decided to run him at .....bloody Hereford ! Nothing wrong with Hereford mind you - but it's this Sunday and I can't make it . We were looking for a race after the 15th - so the handicapper can't re-assess Bruce till the New Year . Not sure that all makes sense but should he win Sunday - and he should - he only goes up 7lb for his next race - providing he runs again before the 1st Jan . DP had to explain it twice to me - so don't worry if all sounds 'gobbodidigoo'. Apparently that's horse racing - and we've got to 'make hay' - so says DP - while the handicapper is on holiday !
Geoff Lane came down to see George last Tuesday - after his little op - and was delighted with him . He's missed very little work and he's still on course for Boxing Day .... but it's a day by day thing . Fingers crossed .
Geoff has 'come on' for his narrow victory at Haydock and we're looking at The Challow Hurdle at Newbury for him - the Saturday after Xmas - as a possibility . That's a grade 1 - tough but we have to find out . He still thinks life is 'bit of a hoot' - bit like his owner - so not sure about Cheltenham as I think it would all happen a bit too quick for him there .
Only is out till February with his bruised hoof . There are a number of long distant chases towards the end of the season for him - namely the Scottish National at Ayr - but we need to win another race and get him up in the weights .
I was at the King George lunch at The Ivy - name dropping again - on Monday and thought it strange that Paul Nicholls (trainer of Kauto Star) and Clive Smith (owner) were on separate tables and didn't seem to be speaking . It all became apparent the next day as it was revealed that they've had this big almighty fall-out over the horse and where he was to spend his retirement ! Great fun . CU
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